Lupita says Najib Balala’s claims of her being inaccessible are ‘alternative facts’

By Benjamin Muriuki,

Kenyan Holywood actress Lupita Nyong'o has reacted to a statement made by Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala explaining why she was not picked as ...

Lupita Nyongo

PROFILE: Chris Diaz, pushing for youth to get involved in conservation

By Tony Owori,

Meet Chris Diaz, a business leader and conservationist born in Mombasa, Kenya. Through his career, Diaz has made great strides and contributed a lo...

conservation , diaz , Forest conservation

Shilling sinks past 110 mark again

By Kepha Muiruri,

The Kenyan shilling has slumped past the Ksh.110 mark in its valuation against the US dollar for the second time in two months. This is as recent g...

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) , shilling

OPINION: Kenyans’ negative reaction to Naomi Campbell misplaced

By Guest Writer,

By Mohamed Hirsi While each one is entitled to their opinion I also dare say that we are very bitter with everything and anything. Allow me to stat...

Lupita , Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell named Magical Kenya tourism ambassador

By Citizen Reporter,

The Ministry of Tourism has announced supermodel Naomi Campbell as its international Magical Kenya Tourism Ambassador. The renowned model is expecte...

Magical Kenya , Naomi Campbell

COVID-19 ravages tourism industry in Kenya, South Africa

By Agencies,

Several countries are going back into lockdown due to fears of the second wave of the COVID -19 pandemic as visitors to Kenya remain on the decline. ...

coronavirus , south africa , Sun City , tourism

World Bank sees strong growth for Kenya in 2021

By Kepha Muiruri,

The World Bank Group expects Kenya to lead the Sub-Saharan region out of the economic shackles of 2020 in the New Year. In its early predictions fo...

debt , Kenya's GDP , World Bank Group

Kenyans dismiss CNN story about ‘woman who found whales in Kenya’

By Ian Omondi,

Kenyans on social media are outraged after a CNN article appeared to credit a white woman from London with discovering whales in Kenya. An article ...

CNN , Jane Spilsbury , Kenyans , Kenyans on Twitter , kws , watamu

KDF officer charged with defiling 16-year-old girl in Nyeri

By Samuel Mbogo,

A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer was on Wednesday arraigned for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old girl in Kiriaini town, Nyeri County. Martin Wa...

defilement , KDF

Hotels back to square one as holiday wrap cuts domestic tourism

By Kepha Muiruri,

Local hotels are effectively scheduled for a reset as the end of the Christmas festivities cut off domestic tourism. Kenyans travelling domesticall...

Vivo Energy Kenya retains market leadership amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Citizen Reporter,

Vivo Energy Kenya, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in the country has maintained its market leadership, la...

vivo energy kenya

2020 review: Millions mark end of the year in economic despair

By Kepha Muiruri,

Like any other year, the start of 2020 was premised on high hopes for better fortunes and tidings by Kenyans with many coining the unofficial phrase �...

coronavirs , economy , tax

SGR passenger train service from Nairobi to Mombasa fully booked

By Faizal Ahmed,

The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passenger train service from Nairobi to Mombasa is fully booked until December 27, 2020 as travelers flock the coasta...

festive season , Madaraka Express train , SGR

Mudavadi said BBI talks paralysing Gov’t operations

By DPPS,

Amani National Congress party leader Musalia Mudavadi has said talks on the Building Bridges Initiative are paralysing government operations. Mudav...

BBI , Mudavadi , nyagah , ruto

KQ, Air France KLM to terminate Africa Europe partnership in 2021

By Citizen Reporter,

Kenya Airways and Air France KLM Group have agreed to mutually terminate their Africa-Europe joint venture partnership from September 1, 2021. The ...

Air France-KLM , coronavirus , kq

Kenya’s economic rebound tied to COVID-19 vaccine access

By Kepha Muiruri,

The potential rebound of Kenya's economy in 2021 has been tied down to the access of COVID-19 vaccines and their eventual distribution. According t...

coronavirus , Kenya's economy , vaccine

Mawingu Mountain Bongo Sanctuary launched at Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

By Citizen Reporter,

The Mawingu Mountain Bongo Sanctuary, an 800 acre indigenous forest area on the slopes of Mount Kenya, has been launched. The Mount Kenya Wildlife ...

Mawingu Mountain Bongo Sanctuary

Sonko fights for survival, urges Senate to dismiss impeachment bid

By Sam Ogina,

Embattled Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko staged a fierce defence to save his job, fighting off the impeachment motion and charges levelled against him. ...

impeachment , Sonko

Banks hold back funds discharged from CBK reserves

By Kepha Muiruri,

Commercial banks have held back funds released from the lowering of the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) in March by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Accor...

banks , Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) , CBK , governor patrick njoroge

Travel agents want rapid COVID-19 tests to boost international arrivals

By Kepha Muiruri,

Travel agents have called for the installation of rapid COVID-19 test facilities at international airports to serve as a marker of confidence to rebou...

coronavirus , COVID-19 certificate , tourism